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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  10. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  11. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  14. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  15. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  16. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  18. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
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